Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500
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![Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37/Fujifilm-Z37-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S6500 front Nikon Coolpix S6500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500/Nikon-S6500-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon S6500, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm Z37 was launched 4 years earlier than the S6500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the S6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon S6500
Fujifilm Z37 | S6500 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Fujifilm Z37
S6500 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon S6500
Fujifilm Z37 | S6500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 offers outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Nikon S6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the S6500.
![Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and S6500 is 95 and 92 respectively.
![Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and S6500.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6500 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-Z37-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Nikon |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-45A | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $130 | $170 |